View of Esslingen – Neckarhaldentor Esslingen loop from Esslingen am Neckar
View of Esslingen – Neckarhaldentor Esslingen loop from Esslingen am Neckar
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View of Esslingen – Neckarhaldentor Esslingen loop from Esslingen am Neckar
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3.71km
90m
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: August 10, 2026
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Start point
Bus stop
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67 m
St. Paul's Minster, Esslingen am Neckar
Highlight • Religious Site
The fountain from the former Dominican monastery was first mentioned in 1328 as Predigerbrunnen (Preacher Fountain), as the Dominicans were also called Preachers.
After the Reformation, the former Preacher monastery became an orphanage, then called Fundelhaus. Thus, the fountain was called Fundelbrunnen for a time. Later, it was called Spitalbrunnen, as the old St. Catherine's Hospital was located on the present-day market square until the 19th century. Thus, the name of the fountain changed several times, as did its appearance. The fountain received its baroque form in the 17th century by Michael Rothacker, the master builder of Esslingen.
The lion figure, which holds the Esslingen coat of arms, was added later. Today, it is simply the Löwenbrunnen next to Münster St. Paul. The large octagonal fountain has a diameter of 5 m and is as much a part of the Esslingen cityscape as the silhouette of the Münster, the town church, and the carillon of the Old Town Hall. Yes - the citizens and visitors of Esslingen appreciate this decorative fountain on the market square, which guarantees refreshing water for young and old, as well as for animals in the summer. The basin holds no less than 32 m³ of fresh spring water from the Untere Neckarhaldenquelle.
Fortunately, this fountain was not among the demolition monuments from the previous century, to which many valuable, old buildings fell victim.
Text / Source: Stadt Esslingen am Neckar, Ritterstraße 17, 73728 Esslingen am Neckar
esslingen.de/,Lde/start/es_themen/brunnen.html
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Kielmeyer House (hospital press), Esslingen am Neckar
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The Kielmeyerhaus Esslingen is the only building that has survived from the St. Catherine's Hospital, which was built in 1290.
Description
The Kielmeyerhaus was built as a hospital wine press in 1582 and was part of the former St. Catherine's Hospital. The building was used as a wine press and warehouse at the time.
The St. Catherine's Hospital was located on what is now the market square. The Renaissance building with the half-timbering painted in Franconian red was built in 1582 and was the only building to survive the demolition of the hospital.
Text / Source: Esslinger Stadtmarketing & Tourismus GmbH, Marktplatz 16, Esslingen am Neckar
esslingen-info.com/attraktion/kielmeyerhaus-esslingen-c846368a3f
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520 m
Esslingen Castle and Vineyard Path
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658 m
View of Esslingen
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848 m
View of Esslingen and the Neckar Valley from the vineyards
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1.94 km
Staffelsteiger-Plätzle Viewpoint
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2.79 km
Stone Staircases in the Vineyard
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3.40 km
Neckarhaldentor Esslingen
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3.71 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
3.21 km
367 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
1.67 km
1.35 km
662 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (300 m)
Lowest point (240 m)
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